ITEM | STANDARD |
Color and shape | White crystalline powder |
Purity | > 99.0 % |
Melting point | 160-164 ℃ |
Water | < 0.5 % |
Residue on ignition % | 0.2 % |
Heavy metals (as Pb) | < 10 PPM |
Lead | < 10 PPM |
Arsenic | < 3 PPM |
Cadmium | < 1 PPM |
Mercury | < 1 PPM |
Available Grade of Maltol
Food Grade: Maltol is widely used as flavor-enhancing agent in food industry. Foodchem's food grade Maltol is available as fine powder (>99% purity).Quality Control
At Foodchem International Corporation, we apply strict quality control process to all our products. All Maltol we provide has been strictly tested under HACCP and ISO standards and proved to be safe for using as food additive.
Storage&Handling Precaution
Storage: Maltol should be Kept in dry, cool, and shaded place with original packaging, avoid moisture, store at room temperature.
Handling Precaution: Handling of Maltol should only be performed by personnel trained and familiar with handling of organic chemicals. Avoid skin and eye contact and breathing in dust. Avoid handling which leads to dust formation.
Application and Uses of Maltol
Maltol is a natural organic compound widely used as flavor enhancer in food production. As a flavor-enhancing agent, Maltol can be used in a wide variety of industries including: food production, beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and various other industries.
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1. Are you manufacturer or distributor of Maltol?
Foodchem doesn't manufacture Maltol. However we have established reliable long term relationship with our manufacturing contractor and our QC team works closely with the manufacturer to insure quality.
2. What types of certification can you provide?
Foodchem International Corporation is an ISO2008:9001 certified company. We can provide HAPPC, KOSHER, HALAL Certificates for Maltol.
3. Do you have Maltol in Stock?
Yes, we have Maltol in stock. However, our inventory moves fast, please consult our sales person for more details.
4. What is the lead time for Maltol ?
If your order quantity is within our inventory amount, we can guarantee delivery in 1 week after the order confirmation. Or, it usually takes 2 weeks or longer.
5. What is the MOQ for Maltol ?
The MOQ is 500kg.
6. What is the price of Maltol ?
The price of Maltol changes a lot as time goes. With over 10 years experience in supplying Maltol, Foodchem can provide Maltol at the most competitive prices. Please consult our sales person for more details.
7. Do you provide free samples?
Yes. Free samples of Maltol are available. Please consult our sales person for further details.
8. What type of payment terms can you accept?
We can accept T/T, L/C, D/P, D/A etc... Please consult our sales person for more details.
9. When can I expect to receive the quotation for Maltol?
Our sales person will get back to you in 1 business day to collect all necessary information to prepare the quotation. The quotation for Maltol will then be sent to you once it’s ready, usually in less than 1 working day.
As a Maltol supplier, we are really happy to have you on our website. We will do whatever we can do to satisfy your needs. If we are not able to handle your order, we will provide professional suggestion to help you find the right source that fits your need.
Upstream: Prices of upstream ther synthesized chemical ingredients are stable and supply is stable. Production capacity of the Maltol manufacturers didn't change much.
Downstream: Downstream demand is pretty stable.
Forecast: Considering the current market trend, price of Maltol will be stable in the coming months.
Yes. Maltol is gluten free and widely used in gluten free food to provide primarily as a flavor enhancer for food to baked food, ice cream and candy.
Maltol is a natural organic compound manufactured through chemical synthesis or fermentation, available as White crystalline powder. As a synthesized chemical, Maltol is general recognized as halal. We will still audit another 2 key points to make sure that our Maltol is 100% halal: Are there any pig products used in manufacturing process of this ingredient? Does the ingredient contain Alcohol (impure) or other haraam ingredients?
Maltol is a natural organic compound manufactured through chemical synthesis or fermentation, available as White crystalline powder. As a synthesized chemical, Maltol is general recognized as Kosher classified as Parve. However, Maltol Pareve non-Passover KLBD.
- 5.1. Storage: Store in a cool and dry place and Keep away from strong light and heat
- 5.2. Handling precaution: Take precautionary measures against static discharges. Keep away from source of ignition. When using do not eat or drink.
Generally recognized as safe(GRAS) is a FDA designation that a specific substance or ingredient is generally considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements. Maltol is considered safe by FDA according to existing data and granted GRAS status.
No significant side effects reported.